What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Galena?

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Galena is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Galena?

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Galena is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Galena?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Galena. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Dubuque via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Effingham to Galena?

The distance between Effingham and Galena is 503 miles. The road distance is 294.8 miles.

How do I travel from Effingham to Galena without a car?

The best way to get from Effingham to Galena without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs $150 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Effingham to Galena?

It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Effingham to Galena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Galena bus from?

Effingham to Galena bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where does the Effingham to Galena bus arrive?

Effingham to Galena bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Galena?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Galena is 295 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Effingham to Galena.

Where can I stay near Galena?

There are 117+ hotels available in Galena.

Effingham to Galena - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Galena by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus Lab 122
11h 41m
$157–194
Drive 293.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Effingham to Galenacar 293.1 mi
6h 36m
$54–78
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
12h 14m
$170–282
Train, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar
9h 7m
$102–407
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
11h 49m
$137–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
12h 12m
$161–273

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

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Distance: 499.7 mi
Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Galena via Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee, and Dubuque in around 11h 41m.

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